Northumbria police said last night they were questioning a 15-year-old and a man of 25.

Northumbria Police said there were no injuries or reports of any damage.

Northumbria police said a full murder investigation had been launched.

Northumbria police say a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault.

This is a very sad day for Northumbria Police,' he added.

He was chief constable of Northumbria Police from 1975 until 1991.

After a thorough investigation by the Northumbria Police, no further action was taken when allegations turned out to be false.

He said if I was seen walking in and out of the house my card would be well marked with Northumbria Police.

It also sparked the largest ever man-hunt by Northumbria Police.

Northumbria Police would not discuss details of police numbers involved in the on-going operation.